Lexical entry

バックホーム

bakkuhoomu

In baseball, throwing the ball back to the home plate to prevent a runner from scoring.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English

Meaning

A baseball term referring to an outfielder or infielder throwing the ball to the catcher at home plate to put out a runner who is trying to score.

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ホームイン

Crossing home plate to score a run in baseball.

ホームスチール

In baseball, the act of a runner successfully advancing from third base to home plate during a pitch.

バックネット

The safety netting or screen behind home plate in a baseball stadium.

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